A new chassis pool for the Port of New York and New Jersey meant to improve truckers’ equipment utilization and enhance cargo flow remains on track to start in the third quarter, a top regional official said.
March 23, 2015BusinessTechnologyGovernmentAutonomous
CSA App Sparks Controversy; GAO Official Concerned With Public Availability of Scores
The launch of a smartphone application that provides safety performance information on trucking and bus companies immediately sparked controversy last week.
March 23, 2015BusinessTechnology
FAA Grants Amazon Experimental Permit for Drone Test Flights
Amazon.com got a boost from U.S. regulators who granted the company permission to conduct test flights in its effort to expand research into the viability of delivery drones.
March 20, 2015GovernmentBusinessTechnology
Senators Seek Permitting Reforms For Rail Projects
Sens. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) have introduced the Track, Railroad, and Infrastructure Network (TRAIN) Act, which they said would streamline the environmental permitting process for rail projects.
March 19, 2015BusinessTechnology
Replay: LiveOnWeb Spotlight on Driver Training
Driver Training was the focus of our March 18 LiveOnWeb, featuring special guests who are closely connected to FMCSA's effort to craft a rule on minimum training standards for entry level commercial vehicle drivers. Watch a replay of the program.
March 19, 2015GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous
FMCSA Offers App for Truck Safety Information
Safety performance information on trucking and bus companies is available through a new smart phone application authorized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
March 17, 2015BusinessTechnology
iTECH: Companies Seek Expertise in Many Disciplines
Technology companies clearly need programmers and developers who can write computer code, but that is only the start.
March 16, 2015BusinessTechnology
iTECH: IT Interns Share Their Stories
Chase Plante, Derrick Henderson and Luis Silva began their careers at technology companies as college interns.
March 16, 2015BusinessTechnology
iTECH: Talent Search
Tech talent is in high demand at the technology companies that serve the freight transportation industry, representatives from several companies said.
March 16, 2015FuelBusinessTechnology
Teletrac, Navman Wireless to Develop Unified Telematics Platform Following Merger
Recently merged fleet-tracking providers Teletrac Inc. and Navman Wireless are working to develop a unified telematics platform while continuing to support their current product lines and customers.
March 13, 2015